This week, the Relay For Life National Leadership Team met for a regular meeting, except this time, there was something special added to the agenda for the week.  The group decided that rather than spend money going out to eat, we could do more good with our meal than just stuffing our faces.  So, it was decided that we would visit one of the Atlanta Hope Lodge facilities (they have 2 in Atlanta), and cook dinner for the guests.

We divided into two groups (one to cook dinner, the other to clean).  I was fortunate to be a part of the cooking crew (I hate to clean dishes).  Not only did we have fun making a healthy meal, but we were able to share it with cancer patients and their caregivers.

What is Show Us Your Hope?

The 2008 Annual Report is now available in the Relay Library (in the Communications folder).  Feel free to download a copy and share the information with other volunteers.

The Year End Report offers information to help those facing cancer on where to turn to find support from the American Cancer Society.  It illustrates some of the American Cancer Society's successes over the last year.  There are feature stories about individuals who have had to fight cancer (survivors, caregivers).  

There is also information about:

• National Team Program
• Relay growth
• General Relay Facts and Figures
• International Relay For Life Movements
• Division Contact Information

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Lane Adams Quality of Life Award.  The Lane Adams Quality of Life Award recognizes the unsung heroes of cancer care who have provided what Lane W. Adams, former Society executive vice president, referred to as the “warm hand of service.”